On 19 May 2024, H.E. Mrs. Kanchana Patarachoke, Ambassador-designate of Thailand to Belgium, Mr. Nithi Patarachoke, Spouse of Ambassador, and the Embassy team participated in the 10th edition of the Discover Thailand in Bruges 2024 at ‘t Zand Square in Bruges, Belgium. The Ambassador-designate together with the Honourable Mr. Dirk Defauw, Mayor of Bruges, gave opening remarks. As this year marked the 10th anniversary of the organising of the Discover in Thailand in Bruges, the festival featured Thai street food, Thai products, handicrafts from over 60 vendors as well as live cultural performances.
The Embassy provided mobile consular services on this occasion. Meanwhile the Tourism Authority of Thailand set up an information booth to provide information about travel destinations in Thailand. Around 10,000 participants joined the event, many of whom already visited and are eagerly looking forward to visiting Thailand again.
The Royal Thai Embassy is pleased to see the Thai communities in Belgium join hands to showcase Thai culture and stands ready to support the Thai community in this endeavour. Next Thai Festival will be held in Bredene on 24 August 2024.